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Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular pen holder in silvered metal. Ornated with gilt grooves on the top.  
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

Antique Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920

Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920

H 1.38 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Carved Dog Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19/20th Century) walnut pen holder and inkwell with carved dog head leaning on
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rustic Black Forest Walnut Carved Dog Pen Holder
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Carved Dog Pen Holder

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Carved Dog Pen Holder

H 5.75 in W 10.75 in D 7.25 in
Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder
By Rockingham
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful novelty antique Rockingham treacle glazed stoneware pen holder modelled as a shoe
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder
Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder

Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder

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H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 1.38 in
Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in London, London
Small Baby figurine holding a vase By Just Andersen Vase acts as a pen holder Made from
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

Antique Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen
Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen

Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen

H 2.96 in W 1.78 in D 2.37 in
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.
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19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bone

Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass double inkstand with pen holders, Scotland 1900, H548 Scotland 1900 Brass & glass
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548

Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548

H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.
Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

H 6 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful
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1890s French Folk Art Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from China made of Cloisoné Ceramic at the beginning of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century
Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century

Chinese Brush Pen Holder Blue Color Cloisoné 20th Century

H 3.94 in Dm 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

H 5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Naples, FL
Antique mounted horse hoof made into an inkwell with a pen holder from a horseshoe; these were
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Late 19th Century Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bone

Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder

Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder

H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Pen holder in porcelain is an original artwork realized by a French Unknown Artist in 1890s. China
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1890s Modern Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s
Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s

Pen Holder in Porcelain - Original China Ink and Watercolor Drawing - 1890s, 1890s

H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder
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Early 20th Century Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Gold

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Huanghuali brush pen holder, an object prized among Chinese scholars for centuries in Ming
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder
Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

Large Chinese Huanghuali Wood Brush Pen Holder

H 10 in Dm 9.75 in
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

H 5.52 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

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Oak

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

H 10 in W 12 in D 7 in
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

H 0.75 in W 6.94 in D 4.5 in
20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
A set of two lovely Grand Tour hand-painted terracotta figurative pen-holders of Neapolitan origin
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories

H 6.3 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pen holder in Macassar wood and metal. Made in Italy in the 1930s. An amazing piece
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s

H 3.75 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality French Art Nouveau double crystal inkwell or wooden pen holder. This French Art
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal

French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder

French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder

H 3.88 in W 7.25 in D 11 in
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Pen Holder, France circa 1880
By France"
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was handcrafted in France in the 1880s. The
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Resin

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Pen Holder, France circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Pen Holder, France circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Pen Holder, France circa 1880

H 1.75 in W 12.19 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
a small vase, probably intended to hold a pen. This object is in good condition.
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1870s Italian Belle Époque Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder
19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder

19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder

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H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder
Located in London, GB
An unusual early 19th century bronze & ormolu Penholder surmounted by “Sander” in the form of classical urn with allegorical figures, supported on square plinth base.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Holder

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Ormolu, Bronze

Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder
Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder

Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder

H 7.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming little piece
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder
Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder

Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 7 in
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Great Baccarat inkwell with extensive crystal cut. Places for pens are at each side. France, late
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal

Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880
Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880

Antique Baccarat Crystal Glass Inkstand, Pen Holder, Desk Utensil, circa 1880

H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze. Nicely coloured ceramic parts. The plate is made of marble. Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding. The original glass...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze. circa 1880. The plate is made of marble. Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding. The original glass insert is existing....
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. ...
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1850s French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
By Derby
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

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H 4.93 in Dm 4.34 in
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder. The animal
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

H 7 in W 13 in D 6 in
Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 3.43 in
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

French Victorian Bronze Inkwell

H 4 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
worn away, the glass base has 2 full length pen holders in front of the inkwell The glass plate is 10
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest

H 4 in W 10 in D 7 in
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set

19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set

H 3 in W 14 in D 7 in
Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2.27" wide x 2.65" high Letter Opener 8" long x .75" wide x .40" high Pen Holder 4.87" long x 2.20
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal, Silver

Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set
Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set

Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk set

H 3.65 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
ink deposits and double sided pen holders.
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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Malachite

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

H 8 in W 16 in D 11 in
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in New York, NY
, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET).  
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19th Century Empire Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
and original ceramic inserts sit on either side of a lengthwise, recessed pen holder. Thoroughly well
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

H 7.5 in W 11.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell, pen holder, pen nib brush and drip box.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900
Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900

Antique French Bronze D'ore & Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Set on Stand, Circa 1900

H 7.25 in W 15.5 in D 10 in
Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
with a pen holder made of bakelite and a small round “Pâte de Verre” glass lamp shade, signed. Orange
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Early 20th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920
Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920

Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920

H 5.71 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe
By Amronlite
Located in Forney, TX
winged sphinx form column on a shaped marble base mounted with fountain pen holder. Signed, retaining
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe
Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe

H 17.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Early and original inkwell or quill pen holder in the form of a seated greyhound by Staffordshire
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19th Century English Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Pottery

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell
Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell

Early Staffordshire Greyhound Inkwell

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
beautifully crafted shells as inkwells on a tray as a pen holder, which is depicted as a sandy ground.
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1850s French Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century

Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
: Inkwell, Pen Holder, Drip Box (with pencil sharpener and shavings compartment), Letter Holder, Candle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
around the inkwell body and to each side of the base with a shallow pen holder at the front. Lacking
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.
Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.

Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.

H 7.25 in W 9.49 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
Located in Martlesham, GB
well holders and a pen holder, in the centre is a carved wood column holding Napoleon. circa 1820.  
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1820s French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set

19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set

H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
gilt bronze pen holder with two gilt bronze inkwells with original gilt decoration. Smaller size at
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1880s French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in
Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

H 8 in W 10 in D 13 in
Hotel Silver Creamer
Located in Houston, TX
beautiful piece can be used for what it was intended or make a lovely pencil/pen holder for a desk
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19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

Hotel Silver Creamer
Hotel Silver Creamer

Hotel Silver Creamer

H 4 in Dm 2.38 in
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pen holder In
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552 Scotland "1897" Shaped pen
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1890s Scottish Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Monogramed Inkwell, Scotland 1897, H552

H 4 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
and glass Double brass inkstand comes with a pen holder, two cut glass inkwells with brass lids
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1890s Scottish Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890
Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890

Antique Brass Stag & Hunting Hounds Double Inkwell, Scotland, 1890

H 4 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
ink wells to the forefront and a carved inset area serving as a pen holder. Marked North Belgium on
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Early 20th Century Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed

H 6 in W 9.3 in D 5.9 in
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
ivory pot and two ivory pen holders above a curved pen tray with a single frieze drawers, with gadrooned
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Located in Vancouver, BC
Figure of a boy and his dog Fitted with a square inkwell with a brass lid Pen holder to the front All
Category

1910s Scottish Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555
Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

Antique Victorian Brass Inkstand, Young Boy and Dog, Scotland 1910, H555

H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Located in Dayton, OH
molded pen holders. The stand is supported by hand turned bun feet. An exquisite addition to any desktop
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Located in Vancouver, BC
With letter holder to the back Pen holder to the back Pair of brass inkwells with lids having ceramic
Category

1910s Asian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526

Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526

H 7.75 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
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Antique Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique pen holder available at 1stDibs. Each antique pen holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique pen holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique pen holder, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pen holder over the years, but those crafted by Staffordshire, Black Forest and Georges Delvaux are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pen Holder?

An antique pen holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Antique Pen Holder
  • What is a pen holder called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.

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